Childcare safety in focus as Liberals, Nationals unveil reform plan
The Victorian Opposition has unveiled a new six-point plan aimed at fixing gaps in the state’s childcare system, citing years of inaction and mounting...
Tim Watts calls on parliament to resist rising racism toward Indian Australians
Federal MP Tim Watts has urged all parties to resist efforts to divide Australians along cultural and ethnic lines, warning against a growing trend...
Rezoning and fast builds drive housing push in Adelaide’s north
A rezoning initiative in Adelaide’s north is set to open the door to more housing in the fast-growing Playford Alive precinct, with the South...
Rising racism or rising awareness? Indian communities in Australia speak out
The past week has seen a painful pattern emerge across Australia. In Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, a series of targeted graffiti attacks defaced a Hindu...
Canberra to host Yoga and meditation morning with High Commission and Yoga Australia
The High Commission of India in Canberra is marking the tenth anniversary of the International Day of Yoga with a community session on 16...
Giddha, grace and gratitude: Mackay’s Teeyan Mela dances to its own beat
Mackay’s Punjabi community marked Teeyan Mela 2025 at the Northern Beaches Community Hall with a day of dance, food and cultural connection. Women dressed...
Roy’s rules: When the author is 11 and already has a back catalogue
Most writers take years to find their voice. Roy Mahajan found his before he turned ten. By eleven, he had already published two books,...
After the Graffiti: Hindu temple attack reignites questions on hate & healing
The red spray paint that stained the Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Boronia may have been washed off, but the unease it left behind hasn’t...
Hong Kong Airlines sets course for Melbourne, adding seats and jobs
Melbourne is about to get busier, and that’s good news. From December, Hong Kong Airlines will operate three direct flights per week into the...
Melbourne’s western suburbs to share school grounds after hours
Dozens of new schools across Melbourne’s west will open their facilities to the public after hours as part of a fresh government-backed trial, aiming...